Gandhi Jayanti 2021: History and Importance of the Day
Gandhi Jayanti is the event to celebrate the birth of Mahatma Gandhi.
We all know his contribution to making India free from British bondage. Gandhi Ji's birth date, which is on 2nd October, is entitled as one of the three national holidays of India.
The other two national holidays are Independence Day and republic day.
The UN national assembly declared 2nd October to be marked as the international day of nonviolence in the year 2007.
Mahatma Gandhi is a widely recognized personality for introducing nonviolent protest against the ruthless torture of British atrocities.
Gandhi Ji is also called the “father of the nation” or the “rastra pita” for his truthful and peaceful movement to free India from British Slavery.
A brief about Gandhiji
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi by named Gandhi Ji was born on 2nd October in 1869 in the state of Gujrat and died on 30th January in 1948 in Delhi.
Gandhi Ji was born in a coastal area named Porbandar, and he was an eminent lawyer and a social activist.
Gandhi Ji first witnessed the inhuman torture of the black people in South Africa, where he practiced his law ship.
He was deeply saddened by witnessing the plight of black people.
He realized that torture against black people by white people could not be tolerated anymore.
He introduced the concept of a nonviolent protest approach with the massive support of the people of South Africa.
The doctrine of “ Satya and ahimsa " gathered a tremendous momentum of support by the mass of India as well.
This national activist has raised his voice strongly against color discrimination and untouchability in the Indian caste system.
He has also fought for farmer’s rights as well.
The innocent farmers and lower caste categorized people got shelter under the Gandhi Ji.
For belonging to the merchant class, Gandhi Ji can pursue studies on the law.
Gandhiji returned to India in 1915 and became the president of the national congress team.
His fight for snatching freedom from British imperialism has started in such away.
Gandhi Jayanti celebration
Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated in various ways by the students, teachers, colleges, and governmental organizations to spread peace and love.
Students also honor this national leader by devoting prayer services, and his crematorium place is also decked up with flowers on 2nd October annually.
Different kinds of cultural programs have been initiated by students and teachers.
Students participate in painting and essay competitions and drive programs on the ideology of peace and nonviolence.
Students also wear white dresses, which is the symbol of peace to tribute Gandhi Ji.
The statues of Gandhi Ji are decorated with flowers and garlands.
Our very respectable Prime Minister offers an inspiring 2nd October Gandhi Jayanti speech following Gandhi Ji's ideology.
Gandhi Ji's favorite devotional song, "Raghu Pati Raghav raja ram," is sung by the students to pay tribute to him.
Students do different projects based on Gandhi’s life and work.
Homage is given with flowers at his samadhi place. Gandhi’s 150th birth anniversary was followed by various events in India.
The honorable prime minister released a coin of rupees 150. Respectable Sonia Gandhi and her national congress team paid tribute at Rajghat.
National congress team members took a mass oath to move forward with Gandhi's vision.
The honorable PM decided to carry forward Gandhi Sankalp yatra with the success of the SWACHH BHARAT campaign.
The significance of Gandhi Jayanti
Gandhi Ji has some significant contributions to the Indian independence movement.
Gandhi Ji has first initiated the civil disobedience (Satyagraha) war which led the British to leave India.
The basic meaning of civil disobedience means boycotting government organizations, foreign goods, and an initiative to make self-government.
The non-cooperation movement was the first unsuccessful attempt by Gandhi Ji to fight British torture again.
During 1920 -1922 Gandhi Ji and his national congress team started to boycott foreign goods and inspired the people to build self-government by being self-dependent.
Another vital movement led by Gandhi Ji was the Dandi march or salt movement to protest the tax on salt.
Farmers were imposed a large amount of tax by the British-led government.
Gandhi Ji's 240-kilometer walk on foot to the ocean strengthened the base of a long fight against British torture.
Khadi is a handwoven fabric made of cotton.
Gandhi Ji urged every Indian to spin the thread on a charkha to process the hand-crafted textile.
Quit India movement was the most important act of civil disobedience led by Gandhi Ji in 1942.
Gandhi Ji made it noticeably clear that time had come to remove the British from power and establish our own free India.
As a result, the British government took drastic action against numerous freedom fighters, and many were imprisoned for three to four years.
The meaning of “satyagraha" was an insistence on truth.
Gandhi Ji was successful in inspiring the people and created a fire on the nation's mind.
Gandhi Ji was the pillar of strength for the people to fight against the solid British power.
So, Gandhi Jayanti is a day to remember Gandhi Ji's struggle to bring freedom for India.
This day also pays tribute to thousands of martyrs who sacrificed their valuable lives for India's freedom.
Conclusion
The nation will not only celebrate his born date by doing cultural activities but also remember his ideology of life.
Students must follow his simplistic approach towards life and truthfulness to succeed in life.
The current scenario of political unrest and horrific violence indicate that the nation fails to implement his policies practically.
So the future of India should be taught that violence can only destroy a nation, can never build a nation.
In today’s political and socio-economic situation strongly implies the people to follow the footsteps of Gandhi Ji to lead a peaceful and harmonious life.
So, people should be inspired by Gandhi Ji's life and words in true sense to make a bright and peaceful future in every aspect of life.
